Esther 9:6

And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.

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Interpretation

The enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them by the former edict. If they had attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not themselves have suffered.

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This thought runs through Esther 9:5-9.

Esther 9:5 Esther 9:6 Esther 9:7 Esther 9:8 Esther 9:9

Glossary

Susa Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Shush.